1862 Stieler Map of Denmark

Description: This fascinating 1862 map by Justus Perthes and Stieler depicts Denmark, Schleswig, Holstein, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands. There are inset maps of Ireland and the Faeroe Islands. In a display of cartographic flair unique to Perthes maps, a land elevation profile is depicted on the bottom of the Iceland map. Unlike other cartographic publishers of the period, the Justus Perthes firm, did not transition to lithographic printing techniques. Instead, all of his maps are copper plate engravings and hence offer a level of character and depth of detail that was impossible to find in lithography or wax-process engraving. Issued in the 1862 edition of Stielerís Schul-Atlas.

Date:
1862

References:
None found.

Cartographer:
Justus Perthes (1749 - 1812) was one of the most important German cartographic engravers of the 19th century. Perthes began his publishing empire with the 1784 issue of the famed survey of European nobility known as the Almanac de Gotha. In 1817 Perthes switched his focus to cartographic publishing. From 1817 to 1890 the Perthes firm would issue thousands of maps for more than 20 different atlases. Along with the visionary editors Stieler, Peterman, Meyer and Spruner, the Perthes firm pioneered the Hand Atlas. He also produced a number of important wall maps and case maps. Perthes maps are admired for their steel plate engraving, incredible detail, dedication to accuracy, and fine colorization. The Justus Perthes firm continues to produce maps and atlases to this day. Click here for a list of rare maps from Justus Perthes.